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Watches, Bedsides, Socks and Handedness: Some Random Questions

I was reading one of Jenny’s posts last week when she was discussing a painful (though thankfully short-lived) arm injury. As part of her healing process, she wondered if she might have to switch…

Christmas Treasure Hunt 2023

About five years ago we came up with the idea to create a Christmas morning treasure hunt for the kiddos – a series of clues leading to a joint gift. They loved the experience…

A Christmas 2023 Summary (We Stayed Healthy!)

We have this fun family tradition of always being sick on Christmas. And when I say always, I am giving in to hyperbole. It has only been 12 years out of the last 14….

Christmas, Holidays
Dec, 26, 2023
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This Weary Heart Is Still Rejoicing

I grew up in a home surrounded by music; over the holidays, records, cassette tapes, and festive CDs were constantly being played – if Mom wasn’t sitting at the piano making her own music….

Happy Things Friday: The Friday Before Christmas 2023

It’s almost Christmas. I feel like I’ve been blogging about festive things for months now, but also can’t believe the final stretch of the holiday season is officially upon us. I’m happy and sad…

Christmas, Happy Things Friday, Holidays
Dec, 22, 2023
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Would You Rather: The Christmas Edition (Part 2)

As promised, I’m back with a second round of Would You Rather (the Christmas Edition). Is this Festive Central or what?

While I love a range of food at Christmas, if I was forced…

A Festive Brain Dump + My “Christmas Spreadsheet”

I could separate these thoughts into a few different Christmas posts but, instead, I’m going to throw them out there in one chaotic, festive mess and let the wrapping paper words settle where they…